Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in the production and utilization of chemicals on an industrial scale. Includes instruction in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, industrial processes, instrumental analysis, sampling and monitoring, and chemical and environmental safety.
- Schools offering
- 5
- Annual completions
- 18
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $79k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in the production and utilization of chemicals on an industrial scale. Includes instruction in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, industrial processes, instrumental analysis, sampling and monitoring, and chemical and environmental safety.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other | $77k | +1.5% | Associate's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$79k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$79k
Bachelor's
$80k
Top colleges for Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roane State Community College | Harriman, TN | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| United States Military Academy | West Point, NY | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar, IA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Navajo Technical University | Crownpoint, NM | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del Mar College | Corpus Christi, TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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